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Dive into the ultimate 2025 guide to Kansas City Halloween events, where thrilling traditions meet enchanting new experiences. From spine-tingling Kansas City haunted houses to mysterious corn mazes and magical pumpkin patches, the metropolitan area promises unforgettable moments for all.
As your trusted local PEO since 1988, we've curated a comprehensive list ensuring you have a spine-chillingly perfect celebration this year!
1. Pumpkin Patches-Kansas City
3. Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt
Many area pumpkin patches opened last week and more open this weekend, so there's plenty of time to enjoy this fall favorite! Visiting a local pumpkin patch is a great way to usher in the change in seasons, support local farmers and pick the perfect pumpkins for carving!
Check out some of our favorite Kansas City pumpkin patches, located on both sides of the state line:
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This working farm is open Thursday through Monday, with your last chance to visit on Halloween. Hours are Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Features include a pumpkin patch, pumpkinator, petting farm, jumping pillows, wagon rides, train rides, carousel rides, pig races and live music on the weekends; and more.
Single tickets start at $18.95 on weekdays and $21.95 on weekends. Pricing increases depending on the day, add-on activities and whether tickets are purchased online or at the door.
Admission includes a train ride, a spin on the carousel, a wagon ride into the pumpkin field and dozens of other activities. Pumpkins are not included in the price of admission. Visit Carolyn’s Country Cousins website for more information >>
Be sure to check out the NEW children’s Silo Slides, and if you want to hear great local bands, the NEW Silver Bullet Bandstand.
While not a pumpkin patch, Liberty Corn Maze is located right next to Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch and combo tickets are offered for both attractions. This year’s corn maze theme is World Cup KC, with four mazes to choose from.
Starting on September 12, the corn maze is open Fridays (5 - 10 p.m.), Saturdays (12 p.m. - 10 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. - 5 p.m.).
Admission is $18 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $16 for children (ages 3 - 12).
Be sure to wear clothes suitable for being outdoors, including shoes that could get muddy. For nighttime corn maze goers, don’t forget a flashlight! Combo tickets to visit Carolyn’s Country Cousins pumpkin patch and Liberty Corn Maze can be purchased through both businesses at the rate of $35.95 per ticket. Find out more about the Liberty Corn Maze >>
Zombie Forest Night! If you're looking for a scarier experience, head to the Cider Mill after dark on Saturday, October 18, when the forest trails come to life with zombies!
The Louisburg Cider Mill pumpkin patch and corn maze, located at 14730 K68 Highway in Louisburg, Kansas, is open daily from September 12 through November 2. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($15.99 admission fee), Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ($18.99 admission fee), and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($18.99 admission fee).
Admission includes access to the 10-acre Kansas City pumpkin patch, jump pillow, corn maze, wagon rides, corn cribs, giant swing set, farm animals, Mount Sunflower slide, Hay Mountain and Tire Mountain.
Pumpkins, jump pillow wrist bands, and food and drinks are sold separately. Pumpkins range in price from $3 - $25.
Learn more about fall fun at the Louisburg Cider Mill >>
Check out the live music! Bands play every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Johnson Farms is a 140-acre working farm that features over 50 acres of pumpkins and other decorative fall produce, plus a corn maze, apple trees, gorgeous fall mums, a sunflower field, farm animals and a children’s play area.
Johnson Farms is located southwest of Belton, Missouri, at 177th and Holmes Road.
Johnson Farms is open every day from September 5 through October 31 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. The latest entrance into the pumpkin farm at 6 p.m. and the last hayride at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15.49 on weekdays and $18.49 on weekends. Pets are not allowed on the farm. Visit this link to help plan your fall trip to Johnson Farms >>
One of the most traditional pumpkin patches in Kansas City, Powell boasts free access to its 35-acre pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, a nature trail and playground.
Admission to the corn maze is $5.00 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $3 for children (ages 6-12). Pumpkins can be purchased in varying amounts.
Powell is open daily from September 28 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 25695 Spring Valley Road in Louisburg, Kansas. The corn maze closes at 5 p.m.
Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted. Here’s what you need to know before visiting Powell Pumpkin Patch >>
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Located right in Olathe, Kansas, family-owned KC Pumpkin Patch offers more than 50 attractions for children and adults, including the barrel train, NINJA course, zip lines, Slides, games, farm animals and pumpkin patch admission.
Hours of operation are Fridays through Sundays from September 28 through October 27 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets are available online for $20.98 or $24.95 in person.
Admission includes all attractions except Apple Cannon, Gemstone Mine, Buried Alive Haunt, concessions, pumpkins and fall decorations. A full list of attractions can be found here. Learn more about KC Pumpkin Patch >>
Located in South Kansas City, Faulkner’s Pumpkin Ranch spans 25 acres and includes a corn maze, petting farm and play area with more than 25 interactive activities. All pumpkins are pre-picked and available at an additional fee.
Hours of operation are October 3 through October 31 on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Fridays - Sundays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Faulkner's is closed on Mondays. Admission to the play area for wagon rides, field maze, petting zoo and more is $16.95 (plus tax) on Tuesday - Thursday and $21.95 (plus tax) on Friday - Sunday. An extra $5 fee applies for those who wish to pay for admission at the gate.
Optional attractions that require the purchase of Falkner’s Funny Money tokens include pony rides, zip lines, the corn cannon and mechanical bulls. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online to guarantee admission. Faulkner's is cashless. To purchase tickets, visit the Faulkner’s Pumpkin Ranch website >>
The Halloween season isn’t complete without a good scare. If you're in Kansas City, you're in luck! The area is home to nationally recognized haunted houses, in addition to real homes that are rumored to be haunted by actual ghosts. Here are some of the well-known Kansas City haunted houses 2025:
One of the greatest haunted attractions in the nation, Beast was voted best haunted house in the nation in 2019 and one of five legendary haunted houses in 2023 by America Haunts. Beast promises to scare visitors out of their wits. The medieval time warp features a live alligator, werewolves, phantoms and monsters.
Beast is open Fridays and Saturdays in September, starting on Friday, September 19. Thursday through Saturday during the first half of October and then Thursday through Sunday the second half of October, through Saturday, November 1.
Beast is located at 1401 W. 13th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Tickets are available online or at the door for $37 for a single ticket or $57 for a VIP Line Pass ticket (plus $5 service fee and tax). Combo tickets are available to attend multiple Kansas City haunted houses. This Kansas City haunted house is open through November 11. Here’s what you can expect from Beast >>
One of America's oldest commercial haunted attractions, Edge of Hell takes visitors through a five-story warehouse converted into a haunted house. If you haven’t experienced Edge of Hell, add this to your Halloween bucket list.
Edge of Hell is open Fridays and Saturdays in September, starting on Friday, September 19. Thursday through Saturday during the first half of October and then Thursday through Sunday the second half of October, through Saturday, November 1.
Not recommended for children under age 10. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available online or at the door for $37 or $57 for a VIP line pass ticket (plus taxes and a $5 service fee).
Edge of Hell is located at 1300 W. 12th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Attraction is open through November 11. Visit the Edge of Hell website here to purchase tickets and get more information.
At Macabre Cinema, visitors don’t just sit back and watch; they move through and experience more than 30 dramatic horror scenes spread throughout the 1930s, four-level movie theater. Actual movie sets include The Mummy, Hellraiser, Killer Clowns from Outer Space and more. For those who dare, a dungeon awaits.
Macabre Cinema is open Fridays and Saturdays in September, starting on Friday, September 19. Thursday through Saturday during the first half of October and then Thursday through Sunday, the second half of October, through Saturday, November 1.
Located in the historic West Bottoms Entertainment District off the 12th Street bridge in Kansas City. Tickets are available online or at the door for $37 or $67 for a VIP line pass ticket (plus taxes and a $5 service fee). Interested in attending Macabre Cinema? Visit their website >>
Exiled: Carnival – Step into a haunted carnival where the games bite back and twisted performers lurk around every corner. From $10 | 12+ | 1–2 hours
Travisty’s Magic on Edge – A chilling 30-minute magic and variety show under the big top, filled with dark humor and dangerous illusions. Add-on | From $10 | 12+ | 30 minutes
Dare to embark on a one-mile haunted hike through a thick, dark forest full of scary freaks? Then head over to Exiled, located at 12829 Loring Road in Bonner Springs. Kids are recommended to be at least 12 years old.
Exiled, one of the area's must-experience Kansas City Halloween events, is open through November 2 on select days (detailed below) from 7 p.m. to 12:25 a.m. The entry fee is $39 - $49, depending on which level you choose. All tickets are timed, with fast pass entry. Purchase tickets online.
Tickets are available online or at the door. The box office opens at 6 p.m. and the haunt is open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, starting on September 20-October 5. Then, starting on October 10-November 2, Exiled is open on Thursday through Sunday with the addition of Wednesday, October 30. Before you hit the Trail of Terrors, visit their website for more information >>
Due to the need to limit the amount of traffic on our road, no guests will be allowed to enter this year’s Drive-Thru without a reservation.
You can make your free reservation for the time slot of your choice here.
For over 25 years, the Doleshal Family Haunt has been scaring people who drive through their spooky, haunted drive, called "Jack's Hollow".
But Jack's Hollow is more than a haunted drive. It benefits a local charitable organization called Secret Santas, which provides Christmas gifts for kids. While the drive is free, visitors are encouraged to bring one new, unwrapped toy or teen gift, for a child 0-17 years of age or provide a small donation, which will be used to buy gifts. Cash, Cash App and Venmo are all accepted.
Jack's Hollow is located at 30450 W 143rd Street in Gardner, Kansas. Reservations are required. The drive-through haunt is open Fridays and Saturdays now through October 26 from 6-10 p.m. If you haven't checked this out yet, put it on your fall to-do list today!
As darkness falls, fear awaits at Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt. Monsters have been unleashed throughout the park. Visitors will experience horrifying mazes, intense scare zones, frightful shows and more.
Halloween Haunt is open on select nights now through November 1. Halloween Haunt is frightening after 6 p.m. and not recommended for children under 13. Haunt tickets can be purchased online for as low as $49. Expect to pay more at the gates. Learn more about Halloween Haunt >>
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Holding the reputation as one of the most haunted locations in Kansas City, the Wornall House Ghost Tour takes participants on a tour describing its history and paranormal activity, including John Wornall’s wife, Eliza, whose spirit is said to remain at the house.
Paranormal investigations and ghost tours for the kids take place in October. Tickets range in price but expect to pay around $25 or $50 per ticket. Be sure to reserve your spot for Wornall House Ghost Tours in advance here >>
Embark on a spooky 1-hour and 20-minute tour through the haunted Vaile Mansion located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence and get to know about its dearly departed inhabitants, hear about the paranormal investigations that have occurred at the mansion and learn about Victorian rituals around death.
Macabre Ghost Tours takes place on October 10, 11, 17 and 18 with tours starting at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
For more information on the Macabre Night Tour of the Haunted Vail Mansion or to buy tickets, visit this website >>
October 25 and October 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., kids who visit the Kansas City Zoo can come in costume for safe trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed entertainment and activities.
As an added treat, visitors can watch select animals smash pumpkins on both days, including langurs, black mangabeys, golden lion tamarins and baboons. Boo at the Zoo Kansas City is included with the price of zoo admission. Learn more here >>
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